Bible Verses
Bible Characters
Thanks in the Bible
Thanks in the Bible cont.
Thanksgiving (Holiday)
100

“For I know the plans I have for you … plans to prosper you and not to harm you.”

Jeremiah 29:11

100

This shepherd boy became king of Israel and defeated a giant with only a sling and a stone.

David

100

When David was saved from the lion's den, what royal ruler praised/thanked God?

The king

100

Who did Jesus raise from the dead after a prayer of thanks to God?

Lazarus

100

When does Thanksgiving take place yearly?

The 4th Thursday of every November

200

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…”

Galatians 5:22–23

200

Known for her faithfulness, she said “Where you go I will go” and became the great-grandmother of King David.

Ruth

200

What did God make when Noah gave thanks after the flood?

Rainbow

200

What happened to Daniel after he gave thanks to God by an open window?

He got thrown into the lions' den

200
What sport is commonly associated with Thanksgiving

Football

300

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

Proverbs 3:5

300

This prophet survived a night in a den of lions because he continued praying to God despite a king’s decree.

Daniel

300

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

300

When did Jesus give thanks before doing?

Feeding the 5000

300

When was the first Macy Thanksgiving Parade

1924

400

“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.”

2 Timothy 1:6–8

400

He doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw and touched Jesus’ wounds for himself.True or false: You must give thanks through only SOME things

Thomas

400

What was Jonah doing when he gave thanks?

He was inside a fish
400

During the Last Supper, what food & drink did Jesus give thanks for?

*Hint: Communion

Bread & Wine

400

Where did the first Thanksgiving happen?

Massachusetts

500

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Colossians 3:23

500

A courageous queen, she risked her life to speak to the king and save her people from destruction.

Esther

500

Who was the Israelite King that danced in thanks to God when the ark of the covenant was returned?

King David

500

Who gave thanks when they saw baby Jesus?

a. Anna

b. King Herod 

c. The shepherds

d.Simeon

Anna the prophet

500

This ship carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620

The Mayflower